Close call for an Orca with a boat on the Johnstone Strait in 2017 In Northeast Vancouver Island, boaters must follow strict whale-watching regulations to protect marine mammals. The “See a Blow, Go Slow” campaign urges vessels to reduce speed to 7 knots within 400 meters of whales and maintain a minimum 100-meter distance. Coined by the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS), this phrase is a public safety and conservation campaign aimed at reducing vessel strikes and acoustic disturbance

The sea is calm beneath the chop. We move as we always have—, with the rhythm of the tide, the memory of mountains, and the pulse of stories older than the wind. Above us, the surface stirs. A vessel, small and loud, bobs like driftwood caught in a squall. Its passengers lean and lurch, clutching strange devices that glint like fish scales. They point, gasp, shout, as if the ocean were performing for them. We breach, not for them, but because the sky tastes good today. We roll, not for applause,

Queensland's reputation as a safe cruising destination has been rocked by the death of a passenger left behind on a remote island. The woman in her 80s was hiking on Lizard Island, and no one realised she was missing for five hours. | 7NEWS Toowoomba

Mo'orea is an island where emerald peaks meet crystal-blue lagoons. 🌊 Spend your days snorkeling with rays and reef sharks, hiking to panoramic lookouts or cycling through pineapple fields. Adventure and relaxation blend perfectly on this magical island. Learn more about the island of Mo'orea: https://tinyurl.com/3kyj9wje 📸: @kelseyinlondon #LoveTahiti #TheIslandsOfTahiti | Tahiti Tourisme

Where art, nature, and history meet. Waterman’s Brook Trail begins with artwork: Fogo Island Arts' Red Weather Station, designed by Liam Gillick. This operational weather station is open to visitors year-round, offering views of the community of Fogo and Brimstone Head. From there, it leads you past still ponds, across wooden boardwalks, and finally to a small waterfall, tumbling toward the sea, with views of the community of Deep Bay. Read more about Fogo Island's hiking trails in our blog: htt